The fresher the vegetables, the better. Sometimes, especially with ham or bacon, this dish tastes even better the day after.

Zucchini and yellow squash work well. Canned green beans work with frozen, sliced squash. It's not as good as fresh sliced green beans.

Wash, dice, and prepare with a slightly salty butter mixture for excellent texture. They take longer to grill than meat.

It is better with some meals than others, particularly steak or roast. Because the texture is different, some people prefer yellow squash ov

Boiled together with zucchini, there is a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Wash well before slicing and cooking.

There may be only moments between garden, a warm bath, and into the oven for a yellow squash.

Zucchini and yellow squash are relatively easy to grow in a home garden. They do spread and vine out across the ground, with lots of flowers

Vegetable and meat combinations such as this can be chopped and frozen together while fresh. They do not need to be cooked before freezing.